18 Lessons I’ve Learned In 18 Years.

As I mark another birthday today, I thought I should share with you 18 brief lessons in which I’ve learnt in the past 18 years.
It’s a blessing to grow in age, but its way more important to grow in the mind. Our mental capacity is what separates us from being a child and being an adult. I’m glad I’ve been able learn some valuable lessons as the years go by, and take notes as I go along. Here are some of them so far :)

Always involve God. A life led without Him is bound to go astray. I have learnt to put God in the forefront and include him in everything I do, and His wonders in my life are becoming more and more visible by the day. Never think you can do it all on your own, because you can’t. Proverbs 3:6 says, “In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.”

Prayer works – there is nothing God cannot do. Give all your worries to Him and sleep.

Expectation is the root of all heartache – being a good person does not guarantee that others would be good to you as well. Stop expecting.

Eat well – good health is an incomparable gift.

Do not beat yourself up over your past. You’re human; be open to corrections and be willing to do better.

Invest in yourself. You are never too young to start something, do something, and change something. Start doing meaningful things with your life now; time is going.

Pay your tithes and give to others. It is always better to give than to receive. Blessings will come back in a million folds.

Be wary of what you say with your mouth. Words are more powerful than you think. A Belgian proverb says, “Dip your tongue in wisdom, then give counsel.”

Do not be deceived by what you see on social media. None of it is real. I am so glad I discovered this because I was once so caught up in idolizing certain people and envying their “lives”, not knowing that half of what I saw was bogus. A mesmerizing instagram feed full of luxurious cars and expensive items does not guarantee that the user’s life is ‘perfect’. Stop envying others through social media. Remember, people only show you what they want you to see.